Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Rice Processing
Certificate III in Rice Processing
FBP30721
BHA6
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 09/09/2021 | Current | Approved |
Description
The qualification provides a general vocational outcome in rice production work that enables individuals to mill process and package rice grain products, mill rice flour and manufacture rice consumer products on an industrial scale.
Individuals with this qualification to perform tasks involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work.
Job roles vary across different industry sectors and may include:
Rice miller
Rice flour miller
Rice production worker
Rice packaging worker
Rice food manufacturing worker.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with State/Territory food safety, and work health and safety, regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- Fifteen (15) units of competency made up of:
- Eight (8) core units plus
- Seven (7) elective units
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Quality Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- Two (2) must be from group A
- Three (3) must be from any in group B, C, D and E
- Two (2) from the remaining units listed in groups A, B, C, D, E or F or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged at Certificate III or Certificate IV, with no more than one (1) unit packaged at Certificate IV.
Any combination of electives that meets the packaging rules can be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Rice Processing.
Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation area as follows:
- a minimum of three (3) electives from Group B must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Rice Processing (Rice Miller)
- a minimum of three (3) electives from Group C must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Rice Processing (Rice Flour Miller)
- a minimum of three (3) electives from Group D must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Rice Processing (Rice Product Manufacturer)
- a minimum of three (3) electives from Group E must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Rice Processing (Rice Receival and Storage)
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAO20 | FBPSUG3008 | Analyse and convey workplace information | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODL98 | FBPFSY2002 | Apply food safety procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAO14 | FBPOPR2070 | Apply quality systems and procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBL04 | FSKNUM031 | Apply specialised mathematical calculations for work | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAN93 | FBPWHS3001 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAL90 | FBPPPL3004 | Lead work teams and groups | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODM07 | FBPFSY3003 | Monitor the implementation of food safety and quality programs | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OAC76 | MSL973013 | Perform basic tests | 80 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units - Rice Processing
At least two (2) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAN58 | FBPTEC3001 | Apply raw materials, ingredient and process knowledge to production problems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODL46 | FBPOPR3019 | Operate and monitor interrelated processes in a production or packaging system | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OAM71 | FBPOPR3004 | Set up a production or packaging line for operation | 45 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units - Rice Miller
Up to five (5) units may be completed.
A minimum of three (3) electives from Group B must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Rice Processing (Rice Miller).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBG03 | FBPGRA3006 | Implement a paddy receival and grain cleaning process | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BBG86 | FBPGRA3007 | Implement a rice blending and cleaning process | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BBG50 | FBPGRA3008 | Implement a rice colour sorting process | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BBH57 | FBPGRA3011 | Implement a rice grading process | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BBG62 | FBPGRA3012 | Implement a rice hulling and separation process | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BBG68 | FBPGRA3015 | Implement a rice whitening process | 35 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units - Rice Flour Miller
Up to five (5) units may be completed.
A minimum of three (3) electives from Group C must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Rice Processing (Rice Flour Miller).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODM13 | FBPGRA4006 | Control mill processes and performance | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BBG73 | FBPGRA3016 | Implement a rice flour blending process | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BBH17 | FBPGRA3009 | Implement a rice flour break process | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BBG58 | FBPGRA3010 | Implement a rice flour grading process | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODM12 | FBPGRA4005 | Lead flour milling shift operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Elective Units - Rice Product Manufacturer
Up to five (5) units may be completed.
A minimum of three (3) electives from Group D must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Rice Processing (Rice Product Manufacturer).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODK94 | FBPPPL3008 | Establish compliance requirements for work area | 45 | Unit of competency |
| BBG44 | FBPGRA3013 | Implement a rice product manufacturing process | 70 | Unit of competency |
| ODL30 | FBPHVB3015 | Operate and monitor a griddle production process | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODL51 | FBPOPR3014 | Operate and monitor a retort process | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OAM16 | FBPBPG3002 | Operate the labelling process | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OAN22 | FBPPPL3003 | Participate in improvement processes | 45 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E Elective Units - Rice Receival and Storage
Up to five (5) units may be completed.
A minimum of three (3) electives from Group E must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Rice Processing (Rice Receival and Storage).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBH44 | FBPGRA3005 | Conduct rice harvest receivals | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BBG89 | FBPGRA3014 | Implement a rice seed preparation and storage system | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OAO27 | FBPTEC3002 | Implement the pest prevention program | 40 | Unit of competency |
7. Group F General Elective Units
Up to two (2) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDO9 | FBP30717 | Certificate III in Rice Processing | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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